Psalms 144:1,2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Blessed be the Lord my strength On whom I rely, and from whom I have power to withstand and subdue my enemies, and to perform the duties of my place and station; who teacheth my hands to war, &c. Who gives me that skill in military affairs, and that dexterity in the management of my weapons, which is much above my education and former course of life; my goodness Or, my mercy, or the God of my mercy, as God is called, Psalms 59:10; Psalms 59:17. He who is exceedingly good or merciful to me, as goodness itself; who subdueth the people under me Who disposes my people's hearts to receive and obey me as their king. “What David here acknowledges, with regard to his victories, and that skill or might by which they were obtained, should be likewise acknowledged by all earthly kings and generals in the day of battle and conquest.”